How To Transfer Windows Time Server Role

On the old DC that holds the PDC Emulator role, run this these commands from a command line:

w32tm /config /syncfromflags:domhier /reliable:no /update
net stop w32time
net start w32time

Then, transfer the PDC Emulator role to the new domain controller by following the instructions found here.

Finally, on the new PDC Emulator, run the following from the command line:

w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:pool.ntp.org /syncfromflags:manual /reliable:yes /update
net stop w32time
net start w32time

Jason works as a project specialist at an IT MSP in Pennsylvania, USA. He’s an IT/security professional with 20 years experience.

Jason works as a project specialist at an IT MSP in Pennsylvania, USA. He's an IT/security professional with 20 years experience.